Deerfield can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They came out on top against the Niles North Vikings by a score of 5-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Deerfield also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
For Niles North's part, Alex Zagorin was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched.
At the plate, Niles North saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nico Vasquez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Deerfield's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-20. As for Niles North, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-15 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Deerfield will take on Evanston at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Evanston's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Deerfield's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Niles North, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Vernon Hills at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Vernon Hills is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Niles North will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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